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![Survivor shares harrowing story of Mama Hooch sexual assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Survivor shares harrowing story of Mama Hooch sexual assault
At 22, Danielle Gare was drugged and assaulted at Mama Hooch. Now 28, she bravely shares her journey to inspire others. Video / Carson Bluck
![Man accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'
Crown: 'Does it make any sense that she should make up false allegations about him?'
![Airport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing address](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Airport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing address
Jury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.
![Men jailed for importing $45m of cocaine from Colombia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Men jailed for importing $45m of cocaine from Colombia
Large drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine.
![Property developer fails to get three-year director ban overturned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property developer fails to get three-year director ban overturned
'This case involves a reasonably clear case of mismanagement.'
!['Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
![Man charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'
The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.
![Lawyer: Failure to interview gang member for presentence report is 'highly unusual'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lawyer: Failure to interview gang member for presentence report is 'highly unusual'
Dylan Anderson was jailed for 12 months in May for his part in a fracas outside court.
![Massey murder defendant keeps name secret for now; identity of deceased woman also suppressed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Massey murder defendant keeps name secret for now; identity of deceased woman also suppressed
The woman was found dead in a Chorley Ave home last month.
![Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing case: Youth accused makes application for bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing case: Youth accused makes application for bail
A trial date for the accused teenager is set for February 24, 2025.
![Cancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family home
The man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.
!['A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Lauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.
![Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner
The murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month
![Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail
![Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release
Will she be deported once released from prison?
![Dragged to court: Brian Tamaki claims 'common sense' Kiwis on his side](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dragged to court: Brian Tamaki claims 'common sense' Kiwis on his side
Proceedings are being filed in the High Court against Destiny Church.
![Gloriavale suffers setback in battle to keep BNZ accounts open](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gloriavale suffers setback in battle to keep BNZ accounts open
Court of Appeal case to set legal precedents for banking sector.
![For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change
The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.
![Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
!['I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit
Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.
![Rose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'
“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."